out of bounds

English

Adjective

out of bounds (comparative further out of bounds, superlative furthest out of bounds)

1. (idiomatic) prohibited to enter

   You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds.

2. (idiomatic) beyond the bounds of civility or morality; extremely unreasonable

   You were out of bounds to call him a criminal.

Synonyms

• off-limits

Adverb

out of bounds (comparative further out of bounds, superlative furthest out of bounds)

1. Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.

   The ball went out of bounds.

Noun

out of bounds (uncountable)

1. A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.

See also

• out-of-bounds